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10-24-1989 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. The follow- ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen ,john Mlinar, Mike Carls (arrived 7:40 P.M.), Marlin Torgerson and Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Consultant Engineer Darlow V. Priebe, and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION No one was present for the invocation. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 10, 1989 and bid opening of October 6, 1989 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1989 2. SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 16, 1989 3. HRA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 (b) APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING LICENSE FOR V.F.W. COOTIES The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed and is- sue license. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION BY KEITH BLOOMQUIST ON "DRY DOCK" YOUTH CENTER Mr. Keith Bloomquist, manager of the Dry Dock, presented a report on the youth center. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO USE LIBRARY SQUARE ON DECEMBER 10, 1989 FOR MAINSTREET HOLIDAY ACTIVITY The motion was made by Alder -man Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the request. r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 1989 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION 90. 9088 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Alderman Mikulecky moved to authorize discontinuation of service unless other arrangements were made. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HUTCHMOBILE SERVICE ON THANKSGIVING DAY Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to authorize a City em- ployee to drive the bus. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unani- mously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CANVASSING 1989 CITY GENERAL ELECTION Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to canvass the election ballots at 9:00 P.M. on November 7, 1989. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY WILTON SODERBERG FOR GARAGE ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the permit and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9089. Notion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY KURT REINER TO MOVE A MODULAR HOME WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the permit and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9090. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY LINDA HEATON FOR A BED AND BREAKFAST INN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 1989 During discussion Attorney Anderson recommended approval of the condi- tional use permit and suggested handling the other items separately. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve the permit and waive reading and adopt Resolution Mo. 9091. Motion seconded by Alder- man Mlinar and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT BY TOM DOLDER WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the lot split. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS REQUESTED BY DAVID LORENCE WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to reject the sketch plan. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY LEON JASTER FOR WATER SERVICE AT 526 ONTARIO STREET Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the staff's rec- ommendation to extend the water line. Motion seconded by Alderman Mik- ulecky and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR HELLAND'S NINTH ADDITION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the subdi- vision agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR MAYOR AND ALDERMEN The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 89-10 and set sec- ond reading for November 14, 1989. Attorney Anderson suggested holding a special meeting to adopt the ordinance prior to the November ? elec- tion, with seven days between meetings. Alderman Torgerson amended the motion to set the second reading for October 31 at 4:30 P.M. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. The main motion carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS N0. 90-01 - 90-17 Following discussion of the various 1990 proposed projects, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and set public hearings for December 12, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9092 - No. 9108 ordering preparation of improvement reports and No. 9110 - No. 9126 receiving reports and calling for improvement hearings on projects No. 90-01 - 90-17. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 1989 10. MISCELLANEOUS tai COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz commented that the political signs posted by the Council candidates must be a designated footage from the curb. Any signs in violation will be removed by the Street Department. Everyone was reminded of the upcoming visit by Governor Rudy Perpich on October 26 for a highway safety forum in Hutchinson. A tour of the community will be conducted for the dignataries. Mr. Plotz reported a community -wide survey was done about a year ago, and it was on the priority list to do another survey. He suggested reducing the number of questions on the next survey. It was reported that the County Engineer will be available to serve as interim City Engineer on a limited hourly basis for two months. Also, the Emergency Services Director position will be on the November agenda for an effective date of December 1, 1989. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls commented on the Building Official's memo regarding the swimming pool ordinance and the required "locks/gates." He also sug- gested the City eliminate the sale of cigarettes in vending machines. The City Attorney was directed to draft an ordinance concerning this topic. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar addressed the issue of the trees along South Grade Road and the necessary easements from residents in the area. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson stated he had a telephone call from Robert Hornick inquiring when he could begin construction on his project. The Coun- cil had previously decided a site plan and building permit were re- quired before Mr. Hornick could start building. It was suggested that the City Attorney write a letter to Mr. Hornick. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky inquired about the status of the crosswalks at School Road and Hwy. 7 West. Consultant Engineer Priebe reported that MH/DOT would paint them in, as well as at the California Street cross- ing. Alderman Mikulecky also asked about signing regarding the recently adopted cruising ordinance. Administrator Plotz stated the signs had in CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 1989 been ordered and would be posted soon. (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson requested approval for settlement of the special assessment appeal (Hwy. 7 West project) as negotiated with the parties involved. Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the settlement and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9127. No- tion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTANT ENGINEER MARLOW V. PRIEBE Engineer Priebe reported he would meet with the County Engineer to re- view the current City issues and projects. (h) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND Mayor Ackland reported the Silver Lake water plant was having an open house on October 28. After commenting on the League of Cities memo re- garding a fee on insurance premiums, it was his recommendation to op- pose the fee. Alderman Torgerson moved to direct the City Administra- tor to write a letter of objection to the procedure being followed, Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was wade by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the ap- propriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.